Hardcover, 706 pages

English language

Published April 6, 2018 by Bantam Books.

ISBN:
978-1-5247-9628-0
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OCLC Number:
1061503913

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The first volume of a definitive two-part history of the Targaryens in Westeros is set centuries before the events of "A Game of Thrones" and answers key questions about the dynasty's origins, conflicts and relationships with dragons.

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reviewed Fire & Blood by George R. R. Martin (A Song of Ice and Fire)

Review of 'Fire & Blood' on 'Storygraph'

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From Aegon's Conquest to Jaehaerys I ascent and from Viserys I to Aegon III. Will revisit later once House of the Dragon S2 is out.

reviewed Fire & Blood by George R. R. Martin (A Song of Ice and Fire)

Review of 'Fire & blood' on 'Goodreads'

This is really excellent. It apes history writing, and sounds a quasi-scholarly tone, so it is very different from the rest of ASOIAF and probably not for everyone, but I loved every page.

This seems to essentially be Martinโ€™s version of The Silmarillion, so if you enjoyed that youโ€™ll probably like this too.

reviewed Fire & Blood by George R. R. Martin (A Song of Ice and Fire)

Review of 'Fire & Blood' on 'Storygraph'

The most telling aspect of this book is that there is no map at the beginning. This means that the book, a history of Westeros with constant references to cities and geography, is intended entirely for nerds. If you enjoy the characters and intrigue and suspense of the Game of Thrones TV show, this book is not for you. If you love the narrative perspectives and storytelling of the A Song of Ice and Fire book series, this book is not for you. If you post derogatory comments on Reddit about how a fan drawing of Daenerys doesn't properly represent the purple eyes and silver hair of the Targaryen lineage, then you'll probably like this book.

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Subjects

  • Kings and rulers
  • Magic
  • Monarchy
  • Fiction
  • Imaginary places
  • Imaginary wars and battles
  • Dragons
  • Good and evil